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Kilobot vs Pragyan

Side-by-side comparison of Kilobot (Harvard) and Pragyan (India (ISRO)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Kilobot
KilobotAA
Pragyan
PragyanBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Kilobot
    KilobotSwitzerland
  • Pragyan
    PragyanIndia

Year First Available

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot2014
  • Pragyan
    Pragyan2023

Verified Deployments

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot0 Deployments
  • Pragyan
    Pragyan0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot4 hrs
  • Pragyan
    Pragyan336 hrs

Availability Status

  • Kilobot
    KilobotACTIVE
  • Pragyan
    PragyanACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot—
  • Pragyan
    Pragyan27 kg

Reach

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot—
  • Pragyan
    Pragyan500,000 mm

Max Speed

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot0 m/s
  • Pragyan
    Pragyan0 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • Kilobot
    Kilobotfully autonomous
  • Pragyan
    Pragyanautonomous

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

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Kilobot, Pragyan have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes Kilobot and Pragyan?

Kilobot is made by Harvard, based in CH. Pragyan is made by India (ISRO), based in IN.

When were Kilobot and Pragyan launched?

Kilobot launched in 2014. Pragyan launched in 2023.

How do Kilobot and Pragyan compare on the Robo Index?

Kilobot grades AA on the Robo Index. Pragyan grades BB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are Kilobot and Pragyan in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Kilobot and Pragyan?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.

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About this comparison

Kilobot vs Pragyan compares two robots in the research category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.